Denarius - Septimius Severus FORT RDEVC; Fortuna
194 year| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding cornucopiae in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT RDEVC
Translation:
Fortuna Reduci.
Fortune returns.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.92–3.453 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FORT RDEVC; Fortuna) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on its reverse side. Fortuna was the goddess of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, and was often depicted with a wheel or a ship's rudder, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of fate. The inclusion of Fortuna on this coin may have been a nod to the Roman belief in the importance of luck and fortune in the success of their leaders and the empire as a whole.